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Re: Gerald Green - OMG

And wow because of a nice dunk we should have picked him. Then next year we should pick James White in the first round if thats the way it goes.

I've seen this guy do more than just dunk. And mark this thread. Two years from now you'll be the first to lambast Bird if Green explodes (ala McGrady) and Granger turns out to be a good all-around utility player.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

I've seen this guy do more than just dunk. And mark this thread. Two years from now you'll be the first to lambast Bird if Green explodes (ala McGrady) and Granger turns out to be a good all-around utility player.

And you will keep your mouth shut and never mention Gerald Green again on these boards when Danny starts tearing it up.This team is ready to win now and Danny is ready to play NOW. Gerald Green needs time.And what if he turned out be another Jonathan Bender if we picked him but at least Donnie Walsh would give him a 25 million dollar deal so he wouldnt mind having a career like JB.

And damn I wished I save that convo on AIM during the draft, Cause during the draft you where asking me how good Gerald Green was and all that **** and now you seen MORE from this guy.And he is the next McGrady. Pleaseeee, you seen some highlights on some draft sites.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

WHAT A DUNK. We should pick this guy in the draft, I seen alot of his video from High School and He = NEXT MCGRADY. Ohh **** thats JB we already did pick him.

Whoa!!! Is this kid available???

"If you ever crawl inside an old hollow log and go to sleep, and while you're in there some guys come and seal up both ends and then put it on a truck and take it to another city, boy, I don't know what to tell you." - Jack Handy

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

Really, I think the Pacers were in a no-lose situation. Didn't Bird say that they would've drafted Granger with the 5th pick? Given that, I believe Green was the 6th player on the Pacer's board and if we had picked him we would all be falling all over ourselves with his potential to be the next big thing (and I am one that believes he will end up being very good) and the fact that we have time for him to develop given our deep roster.

There is a risk that Green becomes a superstar and we look stupid for passing him up for anyone else. However, we wouldn't be the only team in that boat. Also, as someone else mentioned, Green might bolt after 3 or 4 years for a bigger market or more playing time (since he would likely start off buried on our bench for at least a year or two). With Granger, we have a player that will either produce almost immediately or likely never. After his first two years are up we will have a good idea of what we have and what we will have to give him if we want to re-sign him after the option years are up.

It's really a tossup in my mind. I was sitting there on draft night wanting Green myself. However, the more you read about Granger the more you realize what a solid pick it was. I start to wonder about where Granger will be getting some minutes. Sounds like he will be backing up the 2 and 3 which means he's behind Artest and Jax which will play alot of minutes (barring anything such as injuries or . . . SUSPENSIONS) as starters. Does that mean Freddie will not play? Does that mean that James Jones won't play or won't be re-signed? Does that mean that the Bender project is officially over? I'll have to wait and see if Granger is good enough and really produce immediately as a sixth man type of player. If he can average 12 points a game off the bench this year I don't think you can question the pick too much. I might be leaning towards Green because I think Freddie and James are quality backups at 2 and 3 already so I'm not sure if Granger represents a significant upgrade over them. Bird must think this guy is pretty good and can step in immediately and unseat someone because I think he was pretty high on Green too.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

And you will keep your mouth shut and never mention Gerald Green again on these boards when Danny starts tearing it up.This team is ready to win now and Danny is ready to play NOW. Gerald Green needs time.And what if he turned out be another Jonathan Bender if we picked him but at least Donnie Walsh would give him a 25 million dollar deal so he wouldnt mind having a career like JB.

And damn I wished I save that convo on AIM during the draft, Cause during the draft you where asking me how good Gerald Green was and all that **** and now you seen MORE from this guy. And he is the next McGrady. Pleaseeee, you seen some highlights on some draft sites.

I watched the draft and saw the highlight reel. And it looks like Granger will be an immediate contributor alright, as he sits out for the summer. Seriously though, he seems like a good pick, or as someone said, "He was a solid pick." And I guess that's my point. He's solid. Indy has a history of being "solid" and look where that's gotten us.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

I watched the draft and saw the highlight reel. And it looks like Granger will be an immediate contributor alright, as he sits out for the summer. Seriously though, he seems like a good pick, or as someone said, "He was a solid pick." And I guess that's my point. He's solid. Indy has a history of being "solid" and look where that's gotten us.

To being contenders year in and year out? What such a hard life to lead.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

I watched the draft and saw the highlight reel. And it looks like Granger will be an immediate contributor alright, as he sits out for the summer. Seriously though, he seems like a good pick, or as someone said, "He was a solid pick." And I guess that's my point. He's solid. Indy has a history of being "solid" and look where that's gotten us.

However, it's not like we haven't taken risks. They may have just happened in other forms aside from drafting. Although, look at Bender...we went for it, and it didn't turn out.

The Jermaine O'Neal trade was also a risk at the time. So, not everything that the front office does is plain and "solid".

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

To being contenders year in and year out? What such a hard life to lead.

Maybe you haven't been here that long, but to a lot of people here, I don't think that's enough anymore. Personally I think the Pacers are one of the most respectable and well-run franchises in the league (read: solid), but I fancy a little risk-taking myself from time to time. But that's just me.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

Maybe you haven't been here that long, but to a lot of people here, I don't think that's enough anymore. Personally I think the Pacers are one of the most respectable and well-run franchises in the league (read: solid), but I fancy a little risk-taking myself from time to time. But that's just me.

Risk taking from time to time? Like how often? Once a year, every other year, every third year?

I say management have two albatrosses (a bloated contract to Cro, giving him money that he earned from one series at that's it, and Bender) around their neck at the moment, and three might pull their heads under water with the cap. When your 0 for 2 on your last 2 shots, you think a little harder before you pull the trigger next time, atleast I do.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

Maybe you haven't been here that long, but to a lot of people here, I don't think that's enough anymore. Personally I think the Pacers are one of the most respectable and well-run franchises in the league (read: solid), but I fancy a little risk-taking myself from time to time. But that's just me.

its called being spoiled.....

i remember the mid 70s and the 80s....

it truly sux when u have zero chance....when it takes a miracle to even make the playoffs, only to be swept out in the first round.....

id love to win a title....dearly love to....

but i know there are no guarantees....the lakers from two years ago proved that....

all i know is id prefer things be done solidly if it means contending every year and never having to suffer thru what the lakers have this past year, or the knicks, or some of the other teams that got close or even won, only to be followed by years of the doldrums....i dont wanna ever be the hawks or hornets etc.

sooner or later, if we are in contention every year, things will go our way....you start mortgaging the farm with risks and it doesnt work out due to whatever reason, then u dont have that title in ur pocket and have to deal with losing....no thanks....

i like knowing we will be in the playoffs every year and have a legit shot at the title....and i, for one, will never take it for granted or be dissatisfied with anything short of a title...

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

sooner or later, if we are in contention every year, things will go our way....you start mortgaging the farm with risks and it doesnt work out due to whatever reason, then u dont have that title in ur pocket and have to deal with losing....no thanks....

Well said. All I can hope for, as a fan, is to have trust in management to bring in players that have the capability(looks wrong for some reason) to win the title. It's ultimately up to the players if they can hit the shots when i's needed, or get the crucial stops.

has done his job better than any other GM in the league, now it's up to the players.

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

Harold Minor (aka:Baby Jordan) could do any dunk in the world that this guy can. Being a fantastic dunker does not make you great.

"He wanted to get to that money time. Time when the hardware was on the table. That's when Roger was going to show up. So all we needed to do was stay close"Darnell Hillman (Speaking of former teammate Roger Brown)

Re: Gerald Green - OMG

Really? Other than sky, what does he do that 416 other NBA players don't do just as well if not better?

While I'll agree that many people on here overrate Fred (just like they do most Pacers), I still think this is a little harsh.

Fred is a quality defender, one of the better defenders on our team. Fred can push the ball, and every once and a while is a big time impact on a game if he has his long shot going to open up for slashing.